China: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
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Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
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Footballer Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which led to him being dropped by several Chinese brands.
China's foreign ministry has also criticised the player.
The BBC's China correspondent Stephen McDonnell explains the controversy.
